Microelectronics Commons leadership today provided updates on the project timeline with specific dates for the expected release of the "Call for Projects" during a fireside chat. The Defense Department implemented the Microelectronics Commons aiming to lessen U.S. dependency on foreign countries for prototyping, manufacturing and producing microchips at scale through the CHIPS and Science Act. To achieve this goal, the Commons established eight regional innovation hubs, launched on Sept. 20 , to act as a connection between DOD and industry...